Debate Over Constitutional Amendments in Egypt: Abdel-Halim Qandil Responds to the Calls
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Calls to amend the Egyptian constitution have sparked a new debate among writers and politicians in Egypt. In an article published in the newspaper Al-Tariq, journalist Abdel-Halim Qandil criticised these calls, saying that the constitution is not something that can be changed easily.
Qandil likened the constitution to the social contract that organises people's lives for a long period, and did not liken it to a paper tissue used when needed. He explained that the constitution defines the relationship between citizens and the state, and therefore must be treated seriously.
Qandil said that the repeated talk about amending the constitution is "futile", and that Egyptians "are not stupid". According to the article, the writer believes that public opinion understands the importance of the constitution and does not accept that it be treated in a temporary manner.
The article did not provide full details about the proposed amendments, but the constitution remains one of the issues that attract the interest of Egyptians and prompt them to follow the public debate about it.
Sources: جريدة الطريق
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